Family Activity: Nivelli's War

Learn magic, explore your memories and make a World War II-inspired poster in this Family Activity for Nivelli's War! For each show in the season, we post a new Family Activity. You can find all of our past Family Activities on our blog and at Pinterest.com/NewVictory.

In Nivelli's War, the main character, Ernst, learns magic. Before you see the show, watch the two videos below and learn classic card tricks from New Victory Teaching Artist Steve Cuiffo.

In the time of Nivelli's War there was no TV or internet to advertise or make announcements. Posters during WWII were often used to relay news or provide important information about what to do in case of emergency. Make your own WWII-inspired poster to share something exciting happening in your family this week!

Step One: World War II posters, like the examples below, often contained a title, an imaginative picture and a catchy slogan. Look at the posters below and identify the title, the picture and the slogan.

Step Two: Choose an upcoming family event or something you're proud of that happened this week (it could be about something you accomplished or something a family member has done).

Step Three: Brainstorm a title, picture and slogan for the event or accomplishment you’ve chosen.

For example, maybe your family plans to eat banana pancakes this weekend...Title: Banana Pancakes This Sunday Picture: Draw a picture of a monkey eating the pancakes with your family Slogan: "So good, we've got to share!"

Maybe your kitchen has gotten a bit messy....Title: Dishes Overtake the Sink.Picture: Draw a picture of a giant dish monster emerging from your sink. Slogan: "Pick up a sponge and get scrubbing!"

Step Four: Using your art supplies, color your poster and hang it where everyone can see!

Nivelli's War is told through the perspective of Ernst, based on memories from his childhood. We all recall important memories differently. Remembering details like smell, sound and taste help bring a memory back to life. In this activity, choose one memory your whole family shares and compare and contrast the different details you each recall.

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